Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is an American children's television series that was created and hosted by namesake Fred Rogers. The series originated in 1963 as Misterogers on CBC Television, and was later debuted in 1966 as Misterogers' Neighborhood on the regional Eastern Educational Network, followed by its US network debut on February 19, 1968, and it aired on NET and its successor, PBS, until August 31, 2001. The series is aimed primarily at preschool ages 2 to 5, but has been stated by PBS as "appropriate for all ages". Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was produced by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA public broadcaster WQED and Rogers' non-profit production company Family Communications, Inc.; previously known as Small World Enterprises prior to 1971, the company was renamed The Fred Rogers Company after Rogers' death.
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About Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, a beloved American children's television series created and hosted by Fred Rogers, started as Misterogers on CBC Television in 1963. It then became Misterogers' Neighborhood on the Eastern Educational Network in 1966, before making its national debut on February 19, 1968, airing on NET and later PBS until August 31, 2001. Aimed primarily at preschool children ages 2 to 5, PBS states the program is appropriate for all ages. Produced by WQED Pittsburgh and Rogers' non-profit Family Communications, Inc. (formerly Small World Enterprises), the series promotes emotional learning, kindness, and acceptance through simple, engaging segments featuring puppets, songs, and heartfelt conversations.
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TV Show Score
61%
Released
February 19, 1968
Creator
Fred Rogers
Cast
Fred Rogers, Betty Aberlin, David Newell, Joe Negri
Genre
Kids
